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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.75, 1,231.25 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.75, 1,231.25 and 475.38 is: 712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.75 : 1,231.25 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.75/1,231.25 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.75x = 1,231.25 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.75x = 585,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,309.25/821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.28

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